Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 69. FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS |
Chapter 69.07. Washington food processing act. |
Section 69.07.005. Legislative declaration.
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- The processing of food intended for public consumption is important and vital to the health and welfare both immediate and future and is hereby declared to be a business affected with the public interest. The provisions of this chapter [1991 c 137] are enacted to safeguard the consuming public from unsafe, adulterated, or misbranded food by requiring licensing of all food processing plants as defined in this chapter and setting forth the requirements for such licensing.